by Shane Sanders | Jun 26, 2024 | Gear, Video
The first solidbody Epiphone design goes under the microscope in a new video Epiphone continues to celebrate the return of a beloved classic—the USA-made Epiphone Coronet. First introduced in 1958, this iconic solidbody electric guitar has captured the hearts of...
by Shane Sanders | Jun 20, 2024 | Artists, History
What is the shoegaze aesthetic, and how does one unravel it? What constitutes a proper shoegaze band? Nobody can pin it down. All one can say with some certainty is that timbre and mood are central to it. The genre might be creatively described as the music industry’s...
by Gibson Staff | May 30, 2024 | Gear, Learn
When you first picked up the guitar, you probably didn’t envision yourself practicing scales and doing exercises. No, you probably saw yourself playing along to your favorite songs. While practicing scales can be a vital part of improving your craft, there’s nothing...
by Gibson Staff | May 29, 2024 | Gear, Learn
Strings are the lifeblood of an acoustic guitar—without them, there’s no music. Guitar strings play such a vital role in the sound and feel of your instrument that it’s worth understanding the many different types of acoustic guitar strings. Join us as we compare...
by Gibson Staff | May 28, 2024 | Gear, Learn
To pick up an acoustic guitar for the first time is to see a world of possibilities unfold. Whether you’re a beginner learning to play easy acoustic guitar songs or a stage veteran, the best acoustic guitar brings visions of at-home fun and worldwide fame—of campfire...